"Babies moved into their own room at six months sleep better and are lower risk of obesity, poor sleep patterns and tantrums," reports The Sun. This is based on a US study looking at room-sharing of 230 mother-infant pairs and infant sleep patterns. However, despite the headlines, the study did not look at babies’ ongoing
“Children who have TVs in their bedrooms are more likely to be overweight than those who do not,” BBC News reports. A UK study found a link between children having a TV in their room and an increased risk of obesity. Researchers followed children from seven to 11 years old to see whether the number
"Chemicals in everyday items like cosmetics linked to cancer," The Independent reports. Research involving genetically engineered human cells found that a class of chemical called aldehydes damaged a gene that prevents cancer from developing. Aldehydes are organic chemical compounds naturally present in the environment and also found in many man-made products and substances such as
"Antibacterial handwash is NO better than soap – and cold water kills as many germs as hot, experts claim," The Sun reports. These were the main findings of a study looking at various methods of handwashing. But the researchers only tested for E.coli bacteria, a leading cause of food poisoning. And for safety reasons, they
"Stressed mothers-to-be face an increased risk of giving birth to a child who will develop ADHD or heart disease later in life," the Mail Online reports. However, the new study it is reporting on did not look at long-term outcomes in children, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), only at stress hormone levels during pregnancy.
“Is our smartphone addiction damaging our children?,” The Guardian asks, after publication of a recent study into “technoference” – when people switch their attention away from others to check their phone or tablet. The study, carried out in the US, involved more than 300 parents who reported on their use of digital technology, to see if
"Many patients given beta blockers after a heart attack may not benefit from being on the drugs, suggesting they may be being overprescribed," The Guardian reports. Beta-blockers are drugs used to regulate the heart by making it beat more slowly and with less force. They are often used in people who have heart failure or are thought
“Fitness trackers out of step when measuring calories, research shows,” The Guardian reports. An independent analysis of a number of leading brands found they were all prone to inaccurate recording of energy expenditure. Researchers recruited 60 participants to take part in a range of exercises while having their heart rate and number of calories burned
"Meditation can leave you feeling even more stressed," the Daily Mail reports. The claim is prompted by a study of 60 practitioners of Buddhist meditation in the US which found they’d had a range of "challenging or difficult" experiences associated with the practice. However, it’s not clear how relevant the results are to the majority
"A pot belly is a red flag for cancer," reports the Mail Online after a new study found an increase in waist circumference carries similar risks for developing cancer as raised body mass index (BMI). The study used data from several European studies of more than 43,000 adults aged around 63, who were then followed
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